Polishing UK Style?

[Geordie]

Hi All...

For more decades than I care to admit to I have religiously stuck to the following cleaning ritual:-

1) Vacuum and clean the interior

2) Hose down bodywork and underneath wing areas

3) Bucket and sponge using good quality car shampoo

4) Hose off shampoo

5) Chamois leather the bodywork and glass areas

5) Apply a good quality polish (I normally use Autoglym Super Resin) to the bodywork and suitable glass polish to the glazed areas using stockinette material (bi-annually)

6) Buff with similar material

7) Application of polish sealant and buff with lint free cloth (annually)


Whilst being more than happy with the results of that routine I am nevertheless intrigued by the 'claying' method that appears to be popular with our pals in the US and which is advocated by forum member (and professional detailer) 'turbomangt' in the Detailing Discussion sub forum.

Anyone tried the claying method ?

What other tried and tested cleaning rituals do you have?

Regards

Geordie

[GoofyTimL]

I think that Gary (tubomangt) would say "Never" use a sponge (although we all have at one time or another). Rather, he would say use a clean, soft cloth for the washing, and... if you ever happen to drop it on the ground... stop using that one and get another. I believe sponges capture and then nevermore release particles that will leave those nagging slight scratch swirl marks, etc.

Haven't tried claying myself... yet. But will as soon as the weather warms up a bit (a few weeks probably).

[groovyjay]

Once you go Zaino you will immediately forget about all Auto Glym's and other "rather good" products... Zaino is what we do around here!